1. I think that in a lot of ways these activities are a lot alike. I think that I am still having the big issue of allocating enough time to really get the most out of the exercise. This one reminded me a lot of the Loving Kindness exercise, I did like it more than the subtle mind one however, I am in a better mood this week so I think that that may have had something to do with it. I think that this could be really great if I had a group of people to do it with me or help keep me motivated but right now with the holiday and work it really has been stressful for me.
2. I think that the one thing that I have learned through this class is that all things are connected. with one thing off the whole cycle is off. I can relate to this because when my body is hurting my mind focuses completely on that aspect, but if your mind is altered like with stress your body feels the affects. we have learned that we can train the mind and body with the soul to work in perfect harmony. I think that between the two activities I like the Loving Kindness exercise because it is a little bit easier for people that are not really open to the eastern sense of medicine.
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. I feel that both exercises where very similar. I did like the loving kindness a little better, but I think it is because I heard that one first.
The second question I feel that when somebody goes through the process of wanting and achieving mental fitness they are on a path of spiritual growth.
~Danielle~
***_Hello and good evening to you Jennifer, I hope that you have discovered more time upon the opportunity of truly experiencing each exercise. You know Jennifer, some people could in fact focus more upon an exercise when within a group; while others rather exercise solo. I believe that we are working on these exercises at a perfect time since so much stress occurs during large holidays and the large stress package that’s included. The purpose of these exercises is to assists with being balance back and maintaining ones’ levels of the negative elements that enters our mind like a revolving door to our inner self.
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